Dascom LA650+ Quick Start Guide [en, de, es, fr, it]
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Quick Start Guide
Kurzanleitung
Guide de démarrage rapide
Guida di avvio rapida
Guía de instalación
LA650+ LA800+ Matrix Printer
Important Information
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This equipment generates and uses ra dio freque ncy energy an d if not in stalled and used properly, that i s, i n acco r dan ce w ith the manufacturer's
instructions, may cause interference in radio and television reception. It
has been type tested and found to comply with the l imits for class B computing devices in accordance with the specificati on in subpart J of part 15
of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection
against such interference in a residential installation. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partial installation. If this
equipment does cause interference t o radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by o ne or more of the f ollowing
measures:
■ Reorient the receiving antenna,
■ Relocate the peripheral away from the receiver,
■ Move the peripheral away from the receiver
■ Plug the peripheral into a different ou tlet, so that the peri pheral and re -
ceiver are on different branch circuits
If necessary, the user should consult the de al er o r an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet, prepared by the Federal Communications Commission,
helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems”.
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington DC 20402 Stock No. 004.000.00345.4.
WARNING: To comply with FCC regulations on electromagnetic inter-
ference for a class B computing device, the printer cable must be shielded. To assure compliance with FCC regulations for a computing device,
use a shielded interface cable with a metal shell connector. The use of
cables not properly shielded may result in violating FCC regulations.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus as se t out in the r adio interf erence regu lations of the Canadian department of communications.
This unit complies with DOC standard C108.8-M 1983
ATTENTION: Le présent appareil numérique n'ement pas de bruits radioélectriques déspassant les limites applicable s aux appareils num ériques
de la classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radio-électrique édicté par le minstère des communications du Canada.
The paper used is made of raw materials treated w it h a chlor i ne- fr ee
bleaching process.
Das verwendete Papier ist aus chlorfrei gebleichten Rohstoffen hergestellt.
Le papier utilisé est fabriqué à partir de matières premières blanchis
sans chlore.
La carta utilizzata è prodotta con materiali sbiancati senza cloro.
El papel utilizado ha sido fabricad o con un pro ceso de blan queo li bre
de cloro.
This device fulfils the European standards requirements by complying with the Directive of the Commission dated May 3, 1989 (89/336 /EEC) relati ng to electroma gnetic compatib ility and the Directive dated
February 19, 1973 (73/23/EEC) relating to low-voltage electrical equipment. Conformity with the above
Note: Conformity may be affected by:
■ using interface cables not complying with the specifications
■ non-observance of important instructions in the operator's manual
■ installing components not approved for this device by the manufacturer
■ unauthorized manipulation
gekennzeichnet.
Hinweis: Die Konformität kann beeinflußt werden durch:
■ Benutzung von nicht spezifizierten Schnittstellenkabeln
■ Nichtbeachtung wichtiger Hinweise der Bedienungsanleitung
■ Ersetzen von Bauteilen, die nicht vom Hersteller für dieses Gerät freigegeben wurden
■ Eingriffe durch Unbefugte
Remarque: La conformité peut être influencée par:
■ l'utilisation de câbles d'interface non spécifiés
■ le non-respect de consignes importantes du manuel d'utilisation
■ le remplacement de composants qui n'ont pas été homologués pour cet appareil par le constructeur
■ l'intervention de personnes non autorisées
Nota: La conformità può essere in fluenzata tramite:
■ Utilizzo di cavi interfaccia non specificati
■ Inosservanza di importanti indicazioni delle istruzioni per l'uso
■ Sostituzione di componenti per i quali non è stato dato il benestare dal produttore per questo apparecchio
■ Interventi tramite persone non autorizzate
equipo está dotado de la marca CE.
Indicación: La conformidad puede estar influida por:
■ la utilización de cables de interface no especificados
■ la inobservancia de indicaciones importantes con t en id as en el man ua l de serv i cio
■ la sustitución por componentes, que no han sido homologados por el fabricante para el equipo en cuestión
■ intervenciones de personas no autorizadas
mentioned Directives is indicated by the CE symbol attached to the device.
Dieses Gerät erfüllt die Anforderungen der Eur op äi sche n No rm en durch Einhaltung der Richtlinie des
Rates vom 3. Mai 1989 (89/336/EWG) bezüglich der Elektromagn etischen Verträg lichkeit sowie di e Richtlinie vom 19. Februar 1973 (73/23/EWG) bezüglich Elektrischer Betriebsmittel mit Niederspannungen. Die
Konformität zu den oben angeführten Richtlinien ist durch das am Gerät angebrachte CE-Zeichen
Cet appareil remplit aux exigences des normes européennes en respectant la directive du Conseil du 3
mai 1989 (89/336/CE) relative à la compatibilité électromagnétique et la directive du 19février 1973 (73/
23/CE) en matière du matériel à basse tension. La conformité aux direc tives mentionnées ci-dessus est
repérée par la marque de conformité de la Communauté Européenne (CE).
Questo apparecchio soddisfa le richieste delle norme europee rispettando la direttiva del consiglio del 3
Maggio 1989 (89/336/CEE) relativa alla compatibilità elettromagnetica nonché la direttiva del 19 Febbraio
1973 (73/23/CEE) relativa a mezzi di produzione elettrici a bassa tensione. La conformità alle direttive
sopra citate è contrassegnata con il simbolo CE applicato sull'apparecchio.
Este equipo corresponde a lo exigido en las nor mas europe as a base del cum plimiento de la directri z del
Consejo del 3 de mayo de 1989 (89/336/CEE) en lo que se refiere a la compatibilidad electromagnética
así como de la directriz del 19 de febrero de 1973 (73/23/CEE) en lo que se refiere a los materiales
eléctricos con bajas tensiones. Para señalizar la conformidad con las directrices antes mencionadas, el
WARNING For continued protection against risk of fir e, repl ace only wit h sa me ty pe and rat ing of f use. Only t raine d and q ualif ied perso nne l may open covers o r
remove parts that are not explicitly shown and described in the provided documentation as being accessible to the operator.
WARNUNG Aus Brandschutzgründen nur Sicherungen desselben Typs und derselben Auslegun g verwenden. Das En tfernen oder Öffn en von Abdeckungen und
Teilen darf nur durch geschultes Fachpersonal vorgenommen werden. Ausgenommen hiervon sind nur solche Abdeckungen und Teile, deren Entfernen bzw. Öffnen in der mitgelieferten Dokumentation ausdrücklich gekennzeichnet und beschrieben sind.
ATTENTION Pour ne pas compromettre la protection contre les risques d'incendie, remplacer par un fusible de même type et de mêmes caractèristiques nomi-
nales. Seul un personnel qualifié et formé est habilité à démonter les sous-ensembles de la machine qui ne sont pas formellement indiqués dans la
documentation fournie meme s'ils sont accessibles par l'opérateur.
ATTENZIONE Per evitare il pericolo di incendio, utilizzare esclusivamente fusibili dello st esso tipo e dell a stessa portata. So lo perso nale qualificat o puo'acced ere a
parti che non siano esplicitamente descritte come accessibill all'operatore nella documentazione allegata.
ADVERTENCIA Sólo utilizar fusibles del mismo tipo y con las mismas características para evitar cualquier riesgo de incendio. Las cubiert as y piezas sólo deberán ser
quitadas o abiertas por personal especializado. Se exceptúan de esta regla sólo las cubiertas y piezas cuya retirada y apertura estén indicadas y
descritas expresamente en la documentación entregada conjuntamente.
Quick start guide Table of contents
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QUICK START GUIDE
QUICK START GUIDE
Table of contents
Introduction 3
Symbols used 3
Important safety instructions 3
Using the Online CD-ROM 4
Contents of the Online CD-ROM 4
Troubleshooting 4
Printer at a glance 5
View from the front 5
Printer in tractor mode 5
Printer in single-sheet mode 5
View from the rear 5
Installation 6
Unpacking the printer 6
Placing your printer 7
Connecting the printer 8
Switching on the printer 9
Control panel 10
Online mode 10
Offline mode 10
Setup mode 11
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Changing the ribbon cassette 12
Paper handling 18
Changing the paper type 18
Changing the paper type in the Setup menu 19
Loading paper 20
Fanfold paper 20
Single sheets 23
Paper transport 24
Moving the paper to the tear position 25
Removing paper 26
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Settings 27
Setting the tear position 27
Setting the first printing line (TOF) 28
Setting the print head gap 30
Selecting character density and font 31
Printing out status page 32
Technical data 33
Printer specifications 33
Paper specifications 34
Accessories 34
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Quick start guide Introduction
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Introduction This Quick start guide is intended as a quick introduction into working with the
printer and also to enable inexperienced users to operate the device properly. It describes the most important functions of the printer and contains the essential information for your everyday work with the printer. A more detailed description of the
printer, its characteristic features, and further information is contained in the User
guide on the Online CD-ROM, which is inserted at the back of this manual.
` Symbols used Important information is highlighted in this manual by two symbols.
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` Important safety
instructions
STOP
STOP
STOP
CAUTION highlights informati on wh ic h must be ob serv ed in or d er to pr ev ent in juries to the user and damage to the printer.
NOTE highlights general or additional information about a specific topic.
Read the following instructions thoroughly before starting up your printer in order
to prevent injuries and avoid damage to the device.
Keep this Quick start guide in a place which is easily accessible at all times.
Place the printer on a solid and even base so that it cannot fall down to the
ground.
Do not expose the printer to high temperatures or direct sunlight.
Keep all liquids away from the printer.
Protect the printer from shock, impact and vibration.
Be sure to connect the printer to a socket with the correct mains voltage.
The power supply cable may be damaged if the paper edges constantly chafe the
insulating sheath. The user must always ensure that there is sufficient distance
between the power supply cable and the paper.
Never carry out maintenance or repair work yourself. Always contact a qualified
service technician.
Whenever you want to disconnect the printer from the power supply, pull the plug
out from the mains socket after having switched off the printer correctly.
STOP
Additional safety instructions are provided at the relevant places in the text.
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Introduction Quick start guide
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` Using the Online CD-ROM First install the Adobe Acrobat Reader on your hard disk, unless the program has
already been installed. To install it, follow the steps described in the README file
in the READER directory.
To start the online documentation, call the Windows Explorer and double click on
the START.PDF file. Then follow the instructions and menus on the screen.
` Contents of the Online
CD-ROM
The Online CD-ROM contains:
– the User guide: A detailed description of the printer and its impressive features;
– Drivers: For Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Windows
7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008;
– Additional documentation: Programming instructions and descriptions of the
available options.
If your CD-ROM is be defective or missing, please consult your dealer. The Online
Documentation can also be downloaded via the Internet.
` Troubleshooting The Chapter “Troubleshooting”, of the User’s Manual on the Online CD-ROM
contains detailed Information on how to rectify errors. It deals with general printing problems as well as problems with the print quality, paper feed and ribbon
cassette.
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Printer at a glance
` View from the front ` Printer in tractor mode
Soundproofing cover
Top cover
Power switch
Bottom cover
Control panel
Front cover
` Printer in single-sheet mode` View from the rear
Paper support
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Tractors
Rear cover
Interface connectors
Power cord connector
Paper guide
Single sheet feeder
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Installation
` Unpacking the printer
Place your packaged printer on a solid base.
Make sure that the “Up” symbols point in the correct direc-
tion.
Open the packaging, take out the accessory cassette and un-
pack it. Pull the printer out of the cardboard box towards you
f
e
and remove the remaining packaging material.
Check the printer for any visible transport damage and miss-
ing items. In addition to this Quick start guide (
ROM (
d, at the back of this manual), the power cable (e),
the ribbon (
f) and the MMJ interface adapter (g) should
c) the CD-
be included.
If you find any transport damage or if any accessories are
missing, please contact your dealer.
d
g
c
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` Placing your printer Place the printer on a solid, flat, surface, ensuring that the printer is positioned in
such a way that it can not topple, and that there is easy access to the control panel
and paper input devices. Also ensure that there is sufficient space for the printed
output.
If you expect that frequent forward and reverse feeds will occur, you should place the printer as shown in the figure, if
possible.
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STOP
STOP
The power supply cable may be damaged if the paper edges constantly chafe the insulating sheath.
The user must always ensure that there is sufficient
distance between the power supply cable and the
paper.
When selecting the printer location, observe the following additional instructions:
Never place the printer in the vicinity of inflammable gas or explosive substances.
Do not expose the printer to direct sunlight. If you cannot avoid placing the
printer near a window, protect it from the sunlight with a curtain.
When connecting a computer to the printer, make sure not to exceed the maxi-
mum cable length (see User guide on the Online CD-ROM, Technical Specifications).
Ensure sufficient distance between the printer and any heating devices/radia-
tors.
Avoid exposing the printer to extreme temperature or air humidity fluctuations.
Above all take care to avoid the influence of dust.
It is recommended to install the printer in a place which is acoustically isolated
from the workplace because of the noise it may produce.
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` Connecting the printer
Make sure that the printer is set to the correct voltage (e.g.
230 V in Europe, 120 V in the U.S.A.). To do this, check the
plate above the power inlet at the rear of the printer.
If the setting is incorrect, set the coloured switch at the rear
120V
of the printer to the correct position, using a pointed object
(e.g. screwdriver, ball pen or tweezers).
e
c
STOP
Make sure that the printer is switched off before
setting the correct voltage; otherwise severe damage may be caused.
Never switch on the printer if the voltage setting is
incorrect, since this may cause severe damage to
the printer.
Make sure that the printer and the computer are switched off,
and connect the printer to the computer with the data cable
(interface cable).
The printer by default is provided with a parallel
c), an Ethernet (d) and a serial (e) interface.
(
For further information about the interfaces, refer
to the User Guide on the Online CD-ROM.
Connect the power cable to the power inlet of the printer.
Connect the power cable plug to a mains socket.
d
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` Switching on the printer
The power switch for switching on the printer is located at
the bottom left at the front of the printer when viewed from
the front.
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Control panel Quick start guide
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Control panel The control panel and the keys are used for controlling the printer operation.
The upper line of the display shows whether the printer is in online (Ready) or
offline mode (Pause) and the paper path selected (Front1 or Single).
` Online mode A fter switchi ng on, the printer is automatically set to online mode. Only in this
mode can it receive data from the computer.
Ready Front1
MX YYY Load
3
21
Online
4
Setup
MX (a message only; X = 1 to 4): Shows the selected menu (Macro); for further
information refer to the User Manual on the Online CD-ROM.
YYY (a message only; YYY = EPS, IBM, DEC): Shows the active emulation
of the active interface (parallel or serial); for further information refer to the
User Manual on the Online CD-ROM.
Load key (4): No paper is loaded in the printer or the printer is in park position.
In this case the display switches between
Ready and Park Position. Press the key
to feed paper to the printing position.
Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode.
Online key: Sets the printer to offline mode. Loaded paper will be transported
to printing position. If the printer is set to online mode by pressing the Online
key again, the printer transports the paper in tear position.
Please consider that your printer will move paper into Tear position automatically
after 1 second of inactivity by default.
` Offline mode Only in this mode is it possible to perform step, line, or form feeds from the control
panel (see “Paper transport”, page 24); however, data cannot be received.
Pause Front1
Park LF/FF
3
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4
Online
Setup
Park key (1): Clears the paper path with paper loaded and activates paper path
quick selection (see “Changing the paper type”, page 18).
Key (2): Short keypress: Microstep forward.
Long keypress: Continuous paper feed.
Key (3): Short keypress: Microstep reverse.
Long keypress: Continuous paper reverse feed back to the park position.
Load key (4): If no paper is loaded, see above. If paper is loaded: Loads paper
from the selected paper source; the display changes to LF/FF.
Short keypress: Line Feed (LF); long keypress: Form Feed (FF).
Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode.
Online key: Sets the printer to online mode.
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` Setup mode In this mode, the following settings are available:
Adjust Paprpath
Menu Char
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Setup key: Sets the printer to setup mode, in which the following settings can
be selected:
Menu key (1): Other menu settings. Acces may be disabled by the manufactu-
rer (see note below).
Adjust key (2): Sets the Tear position, first printing line and print head gap.
Paprpath key (3): Sets the Paper path.
Char key (4): Font and number of characters per inch.
Access to the other menu settings (Menu) may be – depending on the model – disabled by the manufacturer. For information on how to enable access and about the
available settings, refer to the User Manual on the Online CD-ROM (section Enabling the menu).
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Changing the ribbon cassette Quick start guide
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Changing the ribbon
cassette
Before opening the cover, make sure that the printer is switched on so that it can
execute automatic preparations for ribbon changing (widening the print head gap).
During the process of initialization after powering on, the printer checks if a ribbon cassette is installed. It also checks during the execution of a print job the operativeness of the ribbon cassette. These functions mandatory require the use of
the manufacturers original ribbon cassettes (see “Accessories”, page 34). If other
ribbon cassettes were used, the message "Check Ribbon" appears in the display, it
is impossible to print.
Move the paper to the park position.
Open the printer top cover.
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Cautiously slide the print head carriage to the left stop
(viewed from the printer front).
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The print head heats up during printing. Let it cool
down before touching, if necessary.
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Move the coloured friction tabs on the right and on the left
into the direction of the respective arrows shown in the figure
and raise the friction mechanism.
Remove the used cassette.
We recommend use of genuine ribbon cassettes
only.
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Changing the ribbon cassette Quick start guide
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A
Raise the coloured insertion tongue
Remove the coloured protections
Insert the coloured ribbon tension knob into the right-hand
front location of the new ribbon cassette. Turn the knob in the
direction of the arrow in order to take up slack of the ribbon.
A.
A and B.
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B
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Slightly tilt the ribbon cassette forwards and thread in the ribbon between the coloured insertion tongue and the ribbon
support (transparent plastic plate).
Align and insert the cassette into the guides on the left and
right, then press down until it clicks into place.
Insert the coloured tension knob into one of the two locations.
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Turn the tension knob to take up slack in the ribbon until it is
seated correctly at the bottom in the ribbon support.
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A
Press down the coloured insertion tongue
A.
Move the print head carriage back and forth several times. If
the ribbon is correctly seated, there must be no perceptible
resistance.
The ribbon should be transported during the travel
from left to right. If this is not the case, you should
check that the ribbon cassette is correctly inserted
on the right.
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Press the friction mechanism down until it clicks into place.
Close the front section of the top cover.
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Paper handling Quick start guide
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Paper handling This section describes how to set the paper type, load fanfold paper and single
sheets, transport paper and move the paper to the tear position.
` Changing the paper type You can change the paper type either from an application program, by means of
the paper path quick selection feature or in the Setup menu. In this section, the
quick selection feature is described; for detailed information on how to make this
setting via the Setup menu, see “Changing the paper type in the Setup menu”,
page 19.
On some printer models, the single sheet paper source cannot be selected since
these models are not designed for manual single sheet feeding.
Pause Front1
Park LF/FF
3
21
4
Single Front1
3
21
4
Load paper from
Single
3
21
4
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Online
Setup
Make sure that the printer is in offline mode (Pause); press the Online key, if nec-
essary.
Press the Park (1) key. If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the tear
position. The text
Tear paper off appears in the display. After having torn off the
paper, press any key. If a single sheet is loaded in the printer, it is ejected.
Use one of the marked keys to select the desired paper path, for example,
Single (2).
The display shown here may vary according to the chosen paper options.
If you do not make a selection within 5 seconds, the menu is closed.
The printer returns to offline mode. The display alternates between the basic menu
and the menu in the following figure:
Insert a single sheet (for the procedure, see “Single sheets”, page 23).
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Ready Single
M1 EPS Load
3
21
Online
4
Setup
Changing the paper type in the
Setup menu
Press the Online key to set the printer to ready status. When the printer receives
data from the computer, the single sheet is automatically loaded. Press the Load
(4) key to load the single sheet before starting the printout.
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When you want to change the paper source in the Setup menu, proceed as follows:
Press the Setup key, then the Paprpath key (3).
Select the desired paper path by pressing < (2) or > (3).
Confirm the selection by pressing the Set key (1).
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` Loading paper Your printer can process both fanfold paper and single sheets. For information on
the supported paper sizes, please refer to page 34 (“Paper specifications”).
Only use dust-free or low-dust paper. Many paper qualities are suitable for this
printer. For more information, please refer to the User guide on the Online CDROM.
The printer by default is adjusted in such a way, that it will automatically check
the width of the inserted paper before starting a print job. If the paper couldn’t be
detected (for example because it is positioned too far left), the message “PW sensor defect” appears in the display, it is impossible to print. If a printing line overrides the measured paper width, the characters out of range will not be printed and
the message “Paperwidth error” appears in the display. The printer switches to offline mode. You can restart the printing process by pressing the Online key.
For further information on paper width measurment, please refer to the User
Guide on the Online CD-ROM.
Fanfold paper
Make sure that the printer is set for fanfold paper printing. If
necessary, change the paper type (see “Changing the paper
type”, page 18).
Raise the front cover.
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Remove the bottom cover
A.
Open the right and left tractor flaps.
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Open the coloured latch lever and align the tractor so that the
first printing position on the paper matches the
X mark on the
printer housing.
Lock the coloured lever again.
Place fanfold paper into the left-hand tractor.
Open the coloured latch lever of the right-hand tractor and
align it to the paper width.
Insert the fanfold paper into the right-hand tractor.
Make sure that it is inserted by the same length as on the left-
hand tractor in order to avoid any paper jam.
Close the tractor flap and lock the tractor by turning the trac-
tor lever to the rear.
Do not tension the paper excessively to avoid tearing the perforation holes; do not allow excessive
slack since in this case the paper will bulge and
there may be problems in the feeding process.
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Make sure to align the paper stack in parallel with the printer
and that the paper flow is unobstructed.
90
22
Ready Front1
M1 EPS Load
3
21
Re-install the bottom cover.
Online
4
Setup
Lower the front cover.
Switch the printer on. The active paper source (Front1 = tractor 1) appears in the
display. The paper is automatically loaded when the printer is in online mode and
receives data from the computer.
Only press the Load (4) key if you want to load paper before starting the printout.
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Single sheets
Some printer models are designed for fanfold paper operation only and therefore do not feature a
single sheet feeder. The front cover can therefore
not be opened on these models.
Make sure that the printer is set to single sheet mode. If
necessary, change the paper type (see “Changing the paper
type”, page 18).
Press the latch at the middle of the front cover. The single
sheet input tray opens downwards.
Align the left paper guide with the mark on the left of the
single sheet input tray marking the first printing position.
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Adjust the right paper guide to the width of the paper used.
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Insert the single sheet straight as far into the input tray as possible.
Press the Online key to set the printer to ready st atus.
The sheet is automatically loaded when the printer is in on-
line mode and receives data from the computer.
The printer reports a paper out condition by displaying
paper from single
and beeping.
Load
Only press the Load (4) key if you want to load paper before starting the printout.
` Paper transport Loaded paper (fanfold paper/single sheets) can be transported in the printer in
several ways.
Pause Front1
Park LF/FF
3
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Make sure that the printer is in offline mode (Pause); press the Online key, if
necessary.
Key Park (1): If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the park posi-
tion or the tear position. If a single sheet is loaded, it is ejected.
Key (2): Short keypress: Paper is transported upwards step by step
Long keypress: Continuous transport upwards.
Key (3): Short keypress: Paper is transported downwards step by step
Long keypress: Continuous transport downwards.
Key LF/FF (4): Short keypress: Line Feed (LF) is effected
Long keypress: Form Feed (FF) is effected.
Key Online: Moves Paper to tear position if the automatic tear function is acti-
vated.
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` Moving the paper to the tear
position
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Tear edge
Your printer by default moves the paper into tear position once paper is loaded. If
you deactivate this feature in the printer’s menu (setting: Manual) you can use the
Tear key to move the paper to the tear position (for more information, please refer
to the User guide on the Online CD-ROM).
Swing the soundproofing cover towards the front (see “Printer at a glance”,
page 5). The tear edge is located at the front side of the paper output opening.
Make sure that the printer is in online mode (Ready). If necessary, press the On-
line key.
Press the Tear (4) key. The printer moves the perforation edge of the fanfold paper
to the tear edge of the top cover.
After having torn off the paper, press the Online key. The printer returns the paper
to the first printing position.
If a print job is active, the printer automatically returns the paper to the first printing position.
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The tear function can be deactivated completely (
No Tear/Reverse). In this condi-
tion the Tear key is not accessible; the paper can not be moved reverse (for more
information, please refer to the User guide on the Online CD-ROM).
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` Removing paper Never use force to remove the paper from the printer. Otherwise the mechanical
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components may be damaged.
Make sure that the printer is in offline mode (Pause); press the Online key, if
necessary.
Press the Park (1) key. If fanfold paper is loaded in the printer, it is fed to the tear
position. The text
Tear paper off appears in the display.
Then press any key. Now remove the paper from the tract or. If a single sheet is
loaded in the printer, it is ejected.
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Settings This section describes how to set the tear position, the first printing line, the print
head gap as well as the font selection and the character density.
` Setting the tear position If the tear position of the paper is not aligned with the tear edge of the top cover of
the printer, you can adjust it. Inserted paper needs to be torn off if necessary and
retracted to park position.
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Adjust Paprpath
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TearAdj= 00/72"*
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Setup
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Setup
Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.
Press the Adjust (2) key.
Press the Tear (4) key.
Swing the soundproofing cover towards the front (see “Printer at a glance”,
page 5). The tear edge is located at the front side of the paper output opening.
Press the < (2) or > (3) key to move the perforation to the desired position. Confirm the input by pressing the Set (1) key.
Confirm the input again by pressing the Setup key. The printer is reset to the initial
status.
The correction made – a maximum of approx. 1" (2.5 cm) in each direction – will
be retained after switching the printer off. It can be set separately for each paper
path.
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` Setting the first printing line
(TOF)
Adjust Paprpath
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Head Tear
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You can use the TOF function for setting the position of the first printing line for
each paper source and each menu individually.
Before using the TOF function (if fanfold paper is used), you first have to set the
tear position (see above).
Swing the soundproofing cover towards the front (see “Printer at a glance”,
page 5).
Press the Setup key. The printer changes to setup mode.
Press the Adjust (2) key.
Press the TOF (3) key.
The paper is fed to the position where the bottom edge of the
first printing line
A is aligned with the tear edge B of the
printer. The factory setting for the first printing position
(TOF) is 12/72". This is equivalent to the second line from
the top.
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Press the < (2) or > (3) key to move the first printing line to the desired position.
You can set values from 0 to 220/72" for fanfold paper or for single sheets.
12/72" corresponds to a printing line.
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